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rebinding books doesn't create derivative works but may be actionable under Lanham Act

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Steeplechase has a copyright for the book, “Piano Book for Adult Beginners: Teach Yourself How to Play Famous Piano Songs, Read Music, Theory & Technique” and registered trademark rights in STEEPLECHASE ARTS & PRODUCTIONS for, among other things, music instruction books, including for the Piano Book. Wisdom Paths, Inc.,

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (August 28 – September 3)

SpicyIP

SpicyIP Tidbit: CGPDTM Calls for Comments and Suggestions on Different IP Manuals and Guidelines The office of the Controller General of Patents, Design and Trademarks (CGPDTM) is inviting comments from stakeholders to revamp the Patents, Designs, Trademarks, GI and Copyright Manuals and Guidelines.

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The Importance of Trademark Protection When Copyrighted Works Enter the Public Domain

Corsearch

Following a dispute between Walt Disney and his business partner working at Universal, Disney lost the rights to the character – and thus Mickey Mouse was born. Looking at the clip of Oswald below, you can clearly see elements of the character in Mickey’s modern design. Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. The short answer is no.

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Intellectual Property Theft: A Menace

Kashishipr

Of these crimes, Intellectual Property (IP) theft is one of the many, which involves stealing copyright, patents, industrial designs, etc., With the advancement of technology and the overreaching effect of cyberspace, cyber crimes have also witnessed a surge. by using the internet and computers as a medium.

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Which Type of Intellectual Property Protection Do I Need?

Art Law Journal

Few people would want something that they put their heart and soul into creating, whether that’s art, music, design, or an invention, being used or sold without their permission. Trademark protects words, symbols, and slogans that identify products or services. Utility and Design Patents. That’s understandable.

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What are the intellectual property rights for startups?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Under copyright protection, startups have the exclusive right to reproduce their works and distribute them to the public. Copyrights also provide startups with the authority to create derivative works based on their original creations. Design patents: Design patents protect novel ornamental designs for an article.

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Which Types of IP (Intellectual Property) Protection Do Artists Need?

Art Law Journal

Few people would want something that they put their heart and soul into creating, whether that’s art, music, design, or an invention, being used or sold without their permission. Unfortunately, IP law has gotten so complicated that many people aren’t even sure which types of IP (copyright, trademarks, or patents) protects their creative work.